GAB Distribution History & Yield
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GAB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GAB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $10,220 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $51,100 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $102,200 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.74%. $10,000 in GAB would currently pay about $1,174 a year ($98 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GAB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +1.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.1485 | -16.7% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | — | $0.1782 | +20.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.1485 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.1485 | +2.3% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.1452 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.1452 | +0.0% |
GAB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Raised 1.0% | $0.1485 | $0.15 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GAB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -15.3% over the past year.
A 11.7% yield paired with a falling share price is the classic sign of NAV erosion: part of each distribution may be a return of your own capital rather than income the fund earned, and the share price can keep grinding lower even while the headline yield looks attractive.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies across market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio.
First distribution on our records: Mar 11, 1987. 156 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GAB distribution FAQ
When is GAB's next ex-distribution date?
GAB's next ex-distribution date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does GAB pay distributions?
GAB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Sep 16, 2026.
What is GAB's distribution yield?
GAB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.71%, based on $0.5985 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $5.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 11.74%.
How much does GAB pay per share?
GAB pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has GAB grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.4% a year (+0.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, GAB's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of GAB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.74%, you would need about 2,000 shares of GAB (roughly $10,220 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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